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Pope Francis: Don't proselytise, instead heal the sick and seek the lost
In a major newspaper interview, the Pope has called for clergy to reconnect with people.
Christian gay cake row: Politician calls for law change
A Private Member's Bill to introduce a conscience clause into law was yesterday launched by a Christian politician in Northern Ireland.
'Bible says homosexuality is capital crime': Arizona pastor who called for gays to be executed is unrepentant
Steven Anderson maintains position in TV interview, claims biblical warrant for hate speech.
Eric Garner death: 'I can't breathe' say protesters
Anger mounts as campaign against police violence gathers pace.
End of the line for Hong Kong protests? Court orders sites cleared
Pro-democracy campaigners are facing defeat as authorities move against them.
Rescue workers struggle in aftermath of Typhoon Hagupit
The storm has devastated the central Philippines.
Group claiming Sony hack demands 'Interview' not be released
A group that claimed to be responsible for the massive computer hack at Sony Pictures Entertainment demanded the company cancel the release of "The Interview," a film comedy that depicts an assassination plot against North Korea's leader.
Cameron to fly to Turkey to discuss IS foreign fighter problem
Prime Minister David Cameron will travel to Turkey on Tuesday to meet President Tayyip Erdogan to discuss how to stop Britons crossing into Syria and Iraq to join up with Islamic State (IS) fighters via the Turkish border, his spokesman said.
Amazon Indians say they are being sent death threats over their opposition to illegal logging
Indian tribe members who challenge illegal logging along the Peru-Brazil border are at risk of being killed, tribal leaders have warned.
Live Nativity scene breaks Guinness record
More than 1,000 people dressed as shepherds, wise men, and angels gathered at Rock Canyon Park in Provo, Utah last Monday evening. Their goal? To set a new world record by creating the largest living nativity scene.
Syrian refugees going hungry after UN runs out of money for food aid
Syrian refugees who fled fighting and the Islamic State have another battle on their hands after United Nations funds for their food aid dried up.
Al Qaeda leader in Yemen 'strongly' rejects Islamic State beheadings; suggests they are not kind
An al Qaeda leader in Yemen has suggested in a new online video that the beheading and filming of prisoners is un-Islamic because it does not meet Muslim standards of kindness.
Pastor James 'Tripp' Battle murder suspect confesses; 4-year-old son was at home when Andres 'Andy' Avalos's wife was killed
The main suspect in a killing spree in Florida that left his wife, a church pastor and neighbour dead has reportedly confessed.
The Hobbit filmmakers say changes to JRR Tolkien's original book have made the films more accessible to girls
It's fair to say the movie version of The Hobbit has taken some flak, especially from fans of the original book classic by JRR Tolkien.
'Unbroken', 'The Imitation Game' and 'Interstellar' are among the American Film Institute's top picks for 2014
From "Birdman" to "Unbroken," the American Film Institute (AFI) selected an eclectic range of films already gaining momentum in the Hollywood awards race as its top picks for 2014, the organisation said on Monday.
Saudi man demands divorce moments after seeing new wife's face for the first time
When the bride lifted her veil for the cameras, the groom was apparently horrified.